Powered Access Engineer

SER Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small van provided

40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Ongoing training and professional devt

Company pension scheme

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

SER Limited is recruiting a Powered Access Engineer in the United Kingdom. The role is primarily workshop-based in Kettering, with a salary up to £40,000 DOE.

You will inspect, service, maintain and commission MEWPs, including scissor lifts, booms and verticals, ensuring safety, reliability and high equipment availability. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic background, full UK driving licence, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• NVQ in Engineering or equivalent
• Thorough Examination Certificate
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities
• Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining high standards of workmanship
• Flexible, team-focused attitude and willingness to support colleagues
• Full UK driving licence
• IPAF and CAP qualifications desirable

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDIs, off-hire inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance on powered access equipment.
• Complete LOLER inspections, thorough examinations and commissioning activities.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Use diagnostic equipment, schematics and service manuals to identify faults.
• Identify and order parts to complete repairs efficiently.
• Complete service reports and digital documentation accurately.
• Communicate with colleagues regarding machine condition and schedules.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Represent the business professionally with high workmanship and customer service.

Skills

Fault finding & diagnostics

Mechanical, electrical & hydraulic

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven & high workmanship

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ in Engineering or equivalent

Thorough Examination Certificate

IPAF and CAP qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Powered Access Engineer

Location: Mostly Workshop Based (Kettering)

Salary: Up to £40,000 basic DOE

Hours: Full-time - 40hrs Monday - Friday

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Powered Access Engineer to join a well-established materials handling and equipment business, supporting a diverse range of powered access machinery.

This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer with a strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic background who enjoys fault-finding, servicing and maintaining equipment to a high standard. The role is primarily workshop-based, offering a varied workload, a supportive working environment and opportunities for further technical development.

The Role

As a Powered Access Engineer, you will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair and commissioning of a wide range of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), including scissor lifts, articulating booms, telescopic booms and vertical lifts.

You will play an important role in ensuring equipment is safe, reliable and ready for operation, working closely with colleagues to maintain high standards of service and equipment availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), off-hire inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance on powered access equipment.
• Complete LOLER inspections, thorough examinations and commissioning activities.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Use diagnostic equipment, technical schematics and manufacturer service manuals to identify and resolve faults.
• Identify and order parts required to complete repairs efficiently.
• Complete service reports, job sheets and digital documentation accurately.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues regarding machine condition, repairs and work schedules.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and customers where required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Represent the business professionally, maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer service.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• An NVQ in Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Previous experience servicing, maintaining and repairing powered access equipment or similar machinery.
• A good understanding of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• A Thorough Examination Certificate.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to engineering.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work to deadlines while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• A flexible, team-focused attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• IPAF and/or CAP qualifications.
• Experience using PDA and Protean software.
• Previous experience working with MEWPs, scissor lifts and boom lifts.

What's on Offer?

• Small van provided.
• Monday–Friday working, 40 hours per week.
• Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 18:00.
• 24 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive, close-knit working environment with opportunities for career progression.